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Sunday, May 20, 2012

British nuclear submarine sent to Falklands in show of strength as tensions rise ahead of 30th anniversary of conflict

[Trafalgar-class submarine]A fearsome Royal Navy nuclear-powered submarine is on its way to the Falklands as tensions simmer on the 30th anniversary of Britain's war with Argentina.

HMS Talent, armed with Tomahawk missiles, was despatched in a show of power after Argentina increased friction over the disputed islands with a host of inflammatory stunts.

The Trafalgar-class 'hunter-killer' vessel arrived in secrecy at a port in South Africa this week.


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